West Finish dons 'Top Hat'

Happens version of Irving Berlin's Astaire-Rodgers movie tuner "Top Hat" will open at London's Aldwych theater, beginning previews Apr. 19 in front of a May 9 press evening.In line with the RKO film and presented by arrangement with RKO Pictures LLC, Warner Bros. Theater Endeavors and also the Irving Berlin Music Company, the tuner is helmed by Matthew Whitened who, along with Howard Jacques, has additionally modified the initial script by Dwight Taylor and Allan Scott. Choreographed by Bill Deamer with sets by OIivier-champion Hildegard Bechtler, costumes by Jon Morrell and lighting by Peter Mumford, the development stars Tom Chambers and Summer time Strallen alongside a supporting cast of 29 along with a live gang of 15.The appearance of "Top Hat" boosts the already tough West Finish competish for audiences for retro-styled tuners. The hit Regent's Park Outside Theater revival from the Gershwins' back-catalog show "Crazy In Love With You" has moved towards the Novello Theater on a single block because the Aldwych. Meanwhile, the Chichester Festival Theater SRO revival of "Singin' while it is rainingInch starts previews in the Structure February. 4. Charged as "a brand new musical comedy," "Top Hat" has performed a 17-week U.K. tour featuring additional Irving Berlin classics including "Let us Face the background music and Dance" and "I am Putting My Eggs in a single Basket." Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com